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This is the headstone of Banner Elk, North Carolina. This elk has been in the town forever, but this past year the elk has been refurbished and installed as the centerpiece of the town. This elk frames Appalachia in the sense of this small town pride in the mountains. In the background you can see the historic elementary school and rolling mountains and once again the North Carolina pride of the state flag surrounding this elk even though about 100ft to the right there is another flagpole with the same flags raised high and proud. This is where every child in this town went to school in this picturesque location but as time rolls on is Appalachia move on too? #appalachianechoes

The Greene

The Greene is just one of the places to see in Banner Elk, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

The Greene
Throughout my childhood I spent so much time at this park. I always remember of thinking of it as the park in the middle of the mountains. What I never noticed as a child was how every single aspect of this park was planned out and put there for a reason. Likewise before studying the photographic image I had never thought about how we construct a image and its affordances and constraints. One thing I really want to point out in this image is that while we have this beautiful park there is a huge ugly pipe in the middle of the photograph. It is part of the necessity of the planning of the park, just like the frame is a necessity of an image. We sometimes want to forget it is there but it is a necessary part of an image and still has meaning. #appalachianechoes

Tate-Evans Park

You can learn about the history of Banner Elk when you stop by Tate-Evans Park. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its ski slopes.

Tate-Evans Park
8/11/2017

Beech Mountain Resort

4.5/5(113 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Banner Elk with a visit to Beech Mountain Resort. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

Beech Mountain Resort
Grandfather Mountain which includes mountains as well as an individual male

Grandfather Mountain

4.5/5(254 reviews)

Walk the Mile High Swinging Bridge, hike along one of the many trails and visit the nature museum at this remarkable mountain near Linville, North Carolina.

Grandfather Mountain

Elk Statue

Learn about the local history of Banner Elk with a stop at Elk Statue.

Elk Statue

Banner House Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Banner House Museum during your travels in Banner Elk. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.

Banner House Museum

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BEARADISE 3 - Five Min Walk To Downtown Banner Elk

BEARADISE 3 - Five Min Walk To Downtown Banner Elk

Banner Elk NC
BEARADISE 3 - Five Min Walk To Downtown Banner Elk
The Lodge at Banner Elk

The Lodge at Banner Elk

2.5 out of 5
1615 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk NC
The Lodge at Banner Elk
Hillside Haven 1Bd/1Bth | King Bed | Pet Friendly

Hillside Haven 1Bd/1Bth | King Bed | Pet Friendly

2 out of 5
Banner Elk NC
Hillside Haven 1Bd/1Bth | King Bed | Pet Friendly
Banner Haven Creekside Cabin

Banner Haven Creekside Cabin

Banner Elk NC
Banner Haven Creekside Cabin
Mountain View’s, 3 minutes to downtown Banner Elk, easy access and parking!

Mountain View’s, 3 minutes to downtown Banner Elk, easy access and parking!

Beech Mountain NC
Mountain View’s, 3 minutes to downtown Banner Elk, easy access and parking!
Cozy Log Cabin With Hot Tub - Pet Friendly

Cozy Log Cabin With Hot Tub - Pet Friendly

Beech Mountain NC
Cozy Log Cabin With Hot Tub - Pet Friendly
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